Eason Chan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eason Chan
陳奕迅
Chan in 2018
Born	(1974-07-27) 27 July 1974 (age 50) British Hong Kong
Alma mater	Kingston University Royal Academy of Music
Occupation	Singer actor
Years active	1995–present
Spouse(s)	Hilary Tsui ​ (m. 2006)​
Children	1
Musical career
Also known as	God of E (E神，醫神)
Genres	Cantopop mandopop Hokkien pop R&B pop rock
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	陳奕迅
Simplified Chinese	陈奕迅
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Chén Yìxùn Yue: Cantonese Jyutping Can4 Jik6seon3

Eason Chan Yick Shun (born 27 July 1974) is a famous singer and actor from Hong Kong. He is one of the most popular and important singers in both Cantopop (Cantonese pop music) and Mandopop (Mandarin pop music).

Eason Chan has won many music awards in Asia. He holds records for winning the "Ultimate Male Singer – Gold" award 10 times and "My Favorite Male Singer" award 9 years in a row in Hong Kong. In Taiwan, he has won the important Golden Melody Awards for "Best Male Mandarin Singer" 3 times.

He has performed over 300 concerts around the world since 1999. He was the first Chinese singer to hold a tour at London's O2 Arena. He was also the first Hong Kong singer to have solo concerts at Beijing's National Stadium (also known as the Bird's Nest). In 2020, Forbes Asia listed him among their 100 Digital Stars. From 2016 to 2021, he was the most-streamed artist in Hong Kong on Spotify. By 2023, his songs had been streamed over 75 billion times across different platforms.

Early Life and Start in Music

Eason Chan was born in Hong Kong on 27 July 1974. When he was 12, he moved to England to study. He went to Dauntsey's School and later Kingston University, where he studied architecture. He also trained his voice at the Royal Academy of Music.

In 1995, Chan returned to Hong Kong. He joined the New Talent Singing Awards Competition and won first place! This led to a contract with Capital Artists, a record label. This changed his path from becoming an architect to starting a career in music.

Eason Chan's Music Career

Many music critics and other musicians say Eason Chan is one of the best singers of his time. From the beginning, people thought he would be a leader in Cantopop. He brought a fresh new sound to the Hong Kong music scene. In the 2000s, he became the top male singer of his generation, winning many important awards.

Chan performing in 2006

Chan has won many major music awards in Hong Kong. For example, he won the "Most Popular Male Singer" award at the Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation twice, in 2006 and 2007.

His Cantonese album "U87", released in 2005, was named one of the five best Asian albums by Time magazine. This album was also the best-selling non-concert album in Hong Kong in 2005. He was Hong Kong's highest-selling male artist in 2002, 2003, and 2007.

Chan has also been very successful with his Mandopop music. He has won many awards in mainland China and Taiwan. He is the second non-Taiwanese singer, after Jacky Cheung, to win Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards. He won "Best Male Mandarin Singer" three times (in 2003, 2015, and 2018). He also won "Album of the Year" twice (in 2003 and 2018).

Eason Chan in 2008

Chan has also won many Asian music awards. He won his first "Asia Pacific's Most Popular Singer Award" in 2007, and again in 2008.

Some Chinese critics have called Eason Chan the next God of Songs after Jacky Cheung. However, Eason has said he wants to create his own name and not just be known as Jacky Cheung's successor. They even sang a song together called "天下太平" in 2006.

Eason Chan can play several instruments during his live concerts. These include the piano, guitar, harmonica, and accordion. He is also a songwriter, meaning he writes his own songs.

In 2009, Chan performed in Tokyo at "PAX Musica 2009". He sang seven songs, including a Japanese song. This was his first public performance in Japan.

In 2011, Chan released a new Cantonese album called "Stranger Under My Skin". Later that year, his Mandarin album "?" came out. It even featured his seven-year-old daughter playing the piano!

In 2012, Chan released the "...3mm" Cantonese album. He also started his own music production company, EAS Music.

In 2014, Kingston University gave Eason Chan an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree. This was to recognize his great achievements in the Cantonese music industry.

In 2017, Chan released a Mandarin album called "C'mon In~". This album won "Album of the Year" and "Best Male Mandarin Singer" at the 29th Golden Melody Awards. He tied the record for most wins in that category for a male singer.

Chan in 2018

In 2018, Chan released the album "L.O.V.E." (mostly in Cantonese). This album was very successful at Taiwan's 30th Golden Melody Awards. Its producer won "Producer of the Year, Album," which was a first for a Cantonese album at these awards.

In November 2021, Chan released a Mandarin song called "Warrior of the Darkness" (孤勇者). This song was for Riot Games' series Arcane: League of Legends Season 1. It became a huge hit, especially popular with kids! In less than two years, the song had over 8.4 billion streams.

Chan performing in Guangzhou in 2024

More than 28 years after his first song, Eason Chan continues to release new music. In 2023, he released the album "Chin Up!" and started his "Fear and Dreams" world tour. A Cantonese song from "Chin Up!" called "Homo Sapiens" won "Best Lyrics" at the 34th Golden Melody Awards. This was the first time a Cantonese song won this award.

In November 2024, Chan released another Chinese theme song for Riot Games' series Arcane: League of Legends Season 2. The song "Isha's Song" (這樣很好) was part of the official soundtrack.

Concerts and Tours Around the World

Eason Chan has held many big concert series at the famous Hong Kong Coliseum. His first series, Eason's 99 Big Live, happened just four years after he started his career. This was very fast for a new singer to perform at such a big venue.

He has held over 110 concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum as of January 2023.

Chan started his "Moving on Stage World Tour" in February 2008. He traveled to many places like Taiwan, Canada, Australia, and cities across mainland China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America.

In 2012, Chan performed at the O2 Arena in London again. He was the first Chinese artist to play on that stage. The tickets for his concert sold out in just twenty minutes!

In 2015, Chan held his 100th show of the "Another Eason Life's World Tour" in Montreal, Canada. This was the first time a Hong Kong singer performed at the Centre Bell.

In September 2017, Chan began a new tour called Eason Says C'mon in~ Tour. This tour was special because he performed in smaller venues to be closer to his fans. He visited 18 cities around the world.

His "Fear and Dreams" tour started again in Hong Kong in December 2022 and continued into 2023. This tour has covered Taiwan, Southeast Asia, North America, Macau, and mainland China. He was the first Asian singer to perform at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Sometimes, concerts have to be postponed. In May 2024, Chan had to postpone shows because his doctors told him to rest his voice. Later, in June, he fainted from heatstroke while playing tennis. He fractured his cheekbone and needed 30 stitches. This caused more shows to be postponed, but the tour resumed in August 2024 after he recovered.

Musical Theater Performances

In August 2005, Eason Chan performed in a musical called Wrestling with God (人神鬥). He was both an actor and a producer for the show. Many other famous stars also performed in it. The story was about angels competing to protect the last man alive, played by Eason Chan. The audience loved how the performers told the story through songs and dances.

Helping Others: Charity Work

Eason Chan has been a "Sight Ambassador" for Orbis International in Hong Kong since 2006. Orbis International is a charity that helps people with visual impairment (problems with their eyesight). He has traveled to places like India and Sichuan, China, to visit children and older people with vision problems. He helps raise money to support Orbis's work.

Chan has also been active in other fundraising events in Hong Kong. For example, he helped raise money for victims of SARS in 2003 and for victims of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake in 2008.

In 2007, Chan performed at the "Live Earth" concert in Shanghai, which aimed to raise awareness about environmental issues.

In 2018, Chan and his band held a charity concert called "L.O.V.E. is L.I.V.E." They performed to help people in need from different charities and to share positive energy.

In July 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chan held an online charity concert called "The Live Is So Much Better With Music Eason Chan Charity Concert". He performed in an empty stadium to support the Hong Kong Live Performance and Production Industry Association.

Personal Life

In 2006, Eason Chan married Hilary Tsui, a former actress. They have a daughter named Constance, who was born in 2004. When Constance was about two years old, she was featured on the cover of his album Life Continues.

In 2020, Eason Chan became an ambassador for the "Shall We Talk" initiative. This program helps promote mental health and encourages people to talk about their well-being. His popular song, "Shall We Talk," was chosen as the theme song for this important cause.

Awards and Recognition

Eason Chan at the CCTV-MTV music award ceremony in Beijing in July 2002

In over 20 years, Eason Chan has released more than 40 albums. He has won many famous awards in Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China, and Southeast Asia.

In Hong Kong, Chan has won many major music awards. He holds records for winning:

• "Supreme Grand Prix du Disque" (best album) 9 times.
• "Grand Song Award" (best song) 7 times for songs like "K Song King" (2000) and "Unconditional" (2015).
• "Ultimate Male Singer Gold" 10 times.
• "My Most Favorite Male Singer" 9 years in a row.
• "My Most Favorite Song" 5 times.

He also holds the record for winning the "Most Outstanding Male Singer" award for 13 years in a row. He has won the "Global Chinese Gold Song" award 10 times. Chan has also won many "Top Ten Golden Melody Awards" from TVB, along with Male Singer of the Year and Album Of The Year awards. He is highly recognized for his achievements in Cantopop.

In 2005, Time magazine named Chan's Cantonese album "U87" one of the "Five Asian Albums Worth Buying." This album was also the top-selling Cantonese album that year and won six awards.

In Taiwan, Chan has won many prestigious Golden Melody Awards.

• In 2003, he won "Best Mandarin Male Singer" and "Best Mandarin Album" for "Special Thanks To...".
• In 2009, he won "Best Mandarin Album" again for "Don't Want to Let Go".
• In 2015, he won his second "Best Mandarin Male Singer" award for "Rice and Shine".
• In 2018, he won "Best Mandarin Male Singer" for the third time for "C'mon In~". He is the only Hong Kong singer to win this award three times.

Discography

Studio Albums

Filmography

Eason Chan is also a well-known actor. He has been in over 40 films since 1997.

He was nominated for "Best Supporting Actor" at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2000 for his role in Lavender. In 2005, he was nominated for "Best Actor" for his work in Crazy N' The City. In 2008, he was nominated for "Best Supporting Actor" at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards.

In 2015, he voiced Po in the Cantonese version of the movie Kungfu Panda. He also starred in a musical film called "Office" with Chow Yun Fat. In 2016, he played a rockstar in the movie See You Tomorrow. In 2017, he played a school principal in the movie "Our Shining Days" and sang its theme song.

In 2017, his main role in the TV drama series My Very Short Marriage received a lot of good feedback from critics and the public.

See also

In Spanish: Eason Chan para niños